Anyone who knows me has invariably been subject to a spiel about how much <br>
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I love Claudia Winkleman. In part, it's because she's so silly, and in part, it's because I'm a huge fan of everything she presents, from Strictly to <br>
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But even more than any of that, it's because I'm obsessed with everything she wears.<br>
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I've spent a fortune copying her exact outfits, from her <br>
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Sister Jane heart cutout dress to a bedazzled Nadine Merabi blazer that I definitely don't go anywhere <br>
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Since 2005, Claudia has worked with stylist Sinead McKeefry to perfect her signature style.<br>
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I'd describe it as soft goth: lots of black, velvet and chunky knits, <br>
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with a fair few sequins and prints (particularly tartan) thrown in. I'm not alone in my <br>
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But while they offer incredibly useful style inspo, two issues arise repeatedly:<br>
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Claudia's clothes are usually hugely expensive or sold out (or both).<br>
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So when the Strictly host stepped out in a typically preppy black velvet mini dress on Sunday,<br>
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you'd be forgiven for assuming it was by some top-end designer.<br>
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Well, you'd be wrong. The mini dress actually came courtesy of one <br>
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of our favourite high street brands, Albaray - and you can pick it up for less than £100.<br>
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The dress is made from plush fabric with contrast satin detailing.<br>
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The velvet makes it a little festive, perfect for celebratory <br>
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bashes over the next few months, particularly when paired with white <br>
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stilettos à la Claud. But it could be just as easily dressed down with white trainers or ballet flats <br>
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and a trench for a chic office outfit, so you'll certainly get your wear out of it. <br>
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Like all of Albaray's products, it's ethically made using responsible fabric <br>
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and sent via a carbon-neutral shipping method, so you can feel good <br>
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it looks. It's currently in stock in a few sizes online (and in certain John Lewis concessions) but like most things Claudia <br>
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Collar and Cuff Velvet Dress, £99, Albaray<br>
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My page - <a href="https://Oliviath.com/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A2/">รูปพวงหรีดไว้อาลัย</a>
Anyone who knows me has